Remote Technology Law Counsel | IP, Privacy & SaaS

Placements24

Soweto

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work
Competitive salary
Bonuses
Professional development
Dynamic virtual culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a sophisticated Remote Legal Counsel specializing in Technology Law to join its virtual legal team in a fully remote capacity. You will advise on software licensing, SaaS, IP protection, and data privacy, partnering with product, engineering, and business squads to align contracts with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes independence and collaboration, with responsibilities spanning regulatory compliance, developing online policy templates, and negotiating terms of

Qualifications

  • Admitted Attorney with minimum 5 years in technology law, IP, or data privacy.
  • Strong understanding of software licensing, SaaS, and digital services agreements.
  • Knowledge of data protection laws and regulations.
  • Experience in managing intellectual property rights.
  • Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and remotely.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on technology-related contracts, including software licensing, SaaS, and development contracts.
  • Provide counsel on data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).
  • Manage and protect the company's IP portfolio (patents, trademarks, copyrights).
  • Support product development teams on legal/compliance matters for new technologies.
  • Assist with regulatory compliance in the technology sector.
  • Negotiate and draft terms of service, privacy policies, and other online legal documents.

Skills

Legal advisory
Contract drafting
Negotiation
Data privacy
Intellectual property

Education

LLB degree
Bar admission (SA)

Job description

Placements24 seeks a sophisticated Remote Legal Counsel specializing in Technology Law to join its virtual legal team in a fully remote capacity. You will advise on software licensing, SaaS, IP protection, and data privacy, partnering with product, engineering, and business squads to align contracts with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes independence and collaboration, with responsibilities spanning regulatory compliance, developing online policy templates, and negotiating terms of

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